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- Matthew Van Fleet
- Animals
- 2007
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a wonderful book for any dog lover. It's also a great vocabulary builder and perfect for early readers. It should be noted that one of the interactive tabs lifts a dog's leg, and there's a photograph of one dog crouched in a pre-poop stance. While the pull tabs are sturdy, a 2-year-old could still pull them off.
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- Parents say
- Kids say
Simple book, with wonderful photos.
What's the story?
This is more of a reference work than a story. Individual dogs are pictured doing very doggie things.
Is it any good?
This is an adorable photographic board book for kids of all ages. The soft ears, shaggy fur, and pull tabs that make legs move will inspire kids to match words with the photographs of the different kinds of dogs.
Early counting, basic adjectives, and simple adverbs will help the earliest readers master both words and dog breeds. This is an excellent book to put on the floor with your youngest children and watch them entertain themselves -- even without understanding the words.
Talk to your kids about ...
Families can talk about different kinds of dogs. Which kind is your favorite? Why? What are some of the day-to-day tasks involved in taking care of a dog? What does it take to keep your dog safe, happy, and healthy?
Book details
- Author: Matthew Van Fleet
- Illustrator: Brian Stanton
- Genre: Animals
- Book type: Non-Fiction
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Publication date: February 6, 2007
- Number of pages: 16
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